Datura, Dhatura - Plant

To grow Datura plant through seed consider the following points
1. Use a pot having 7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2. Fill the pot with well-drained soil. To sow seeds make a hole about 1 to 2 inch in soil, place seeds in it, cover with soil and apply water.
3. Maintain the moisture in soil by applying water if soil in pot (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch.
4. Keep the pot at a location receiving indirect bright light. Seeds will germinate within a week.

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Yes, Datura is a perennial plant.

Plant is grown by seeds and limb cuttings. Consider the following points to grow plant.
1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.
2. Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well-drained, fertile and nutrient-rich.
3. Water-Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4. Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(Fall-Spring).

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Datura is a flowering plant which belongs to the Solanaceae family. They are commonly known as Thornapples or Jimsonweeds but are also known as Devils trumpets.

Yes,Datura flower is poisonous.

Datura produces 4- to 8-inch-long, white trumpet-shaped flowers that may be tinged with pale lavender. They are bushy and grow 3 to 5 feet tall with ovate bluish-green foliage.

Datura plants grow outdoor where it will get more than 6 hrs of direct bright sunlight.

Yes, as per published research Datura is a medicinal plant. Note- please consult your health advisor before application or consuming of plants or plant parts.

You can plant Datura in the fall (Sept-Oct) and spring(Feb-April) season.

To plant Daturs consider the following points
1.To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2.Fill the 1/3 pot with well-drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(fall and spring).

Datura grow up to 5 feet tall.

Pruning Datura is best at the beginning of spring (Feb-April). Cutting the ends of branches concentrate each branchs energy and encourage it to produce more flowering. pruning Datura plants is to cut off all but the newest growth. Prune back tips to about ½ inch from the node.

You can plant Dhatura seeds 1-2 inches deep.

You can use Datura for improves respiratory health, datura has been found to have a positive effect on the heart, the presence of adaptogenic, hypnotic, and sedative properties not only improves the mood but also relieves stress, bolsters Immune System and promote digestion. Note- Please consult your health advisor before the application or consuming of plants or plant parts.